British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) Common Stock: £0.04 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:BSV British Smaller Companies VCT PLC LSE:BSV
37 GF Score
Price £0.72
GF Value £0.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is British Smaller VCT Common Stock?

British Smaller VCT LSE:BSV 37 Common Stock is £0.04 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BSV with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

British Smaller VCT's quarterly common stock increased from Mar. 2025 (£35.34 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (£39.17 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 (£39.17 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£0.04 Mil).

British Smaller VCT's annual common stock increased from Mar. 2024 (£28.83 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (£35.34 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2025 (£35.34 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£0.04 Mil).

British Smaller VCT Common Stock Historical Data

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British Smaller VCT Common Stock Chart

British Smaller VCT Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Common Stock
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British Smaller VCT Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:BSV
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British Smaller Companies VCT PLC LSE:BSV
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British Smaller VCT Common Stock Calculation

Common stock is listed on the Balance Sheet at the par value of the total shares outstanding of a company.

The par value of common stocks is meaningless. It is usually set at an absurdly low number.

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What does a Common Stock of £0.04 Mil mean?
British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) has a Common Stock of £0.04 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Common Stock is the par value of a company's shares outstanding, as listed on the balance sheet. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors.
Is British Smaller VCT's Common Stock too high?
British Smaller VCT's current Common Stock is £0.04 Mil. Overall, British Smaller VCT has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British Smaller VCT's Common Stock compare to BLK and BX?
British Smaller VCT's Common Stock of £0.04 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Common Stock for an Asset Management company?
A good Common Stock depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Common Stock should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Common Stock mean?
A high Common Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Common Stock is the par value of a company's shares outstanding, as listed on the balance sheet. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors. British Smaller VCT's current Common Stock is £0.04 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British Smaller VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.08, compared to a current price of £0.72 — trading 793.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Common Stock is £0.04 Mil. British Smaller VCT's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Common Stock calculated?
Common Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV), the current Common Stock is £0.04 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Smaller VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.72 is trading 793.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.08. GuruFocus considers British Smaller VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BSV:

  • Common Stock: £0.04 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.72 (793.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

British Smaller VCT Business Description

Address 2 Bond Court, 4th Floor, Leeds, West Yorkshire, GBR, LS1 2JZ
British Smaller Companies VCT PLC is a United Kingdom-based company. The company operates as a venture capital trust. The principal activity of the Company is the making of long-term equity and loan investments, mainly in unquoted businesses. The Company has engaged in a single operating segment: investing in equity and debt securities within the United Kingdom.
37GF Score

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